Autumn is a season of change. The leaves get golden, everyone inexplicably starts banging on about pumpkin spiced lattes and all your outfit ideas start to feature knitwear, jackets and boots as the weather turns icier. There's something quite comforting about autumn outfits, which – if you choose wisely – can serve you well as we move into winter, too.
If you're at a loss with what to wear in this changeable season, here are some of our favourite autumn outfits to inspire you...
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Try A Leather Trench Coat
One of our favourite autumn pieces comes in the form of a trench coat, but not any old style. This season, opt for a leather version in autumnal tones of conker brown or tan for a 2023 take on a classic cut.
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Leather is a brilliant foundation for all your autumn outfits - and conker brown is the shade to be seen in this season. Massimo Dutti's leather trench coat will be your constant companion this autumn/winter.
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Salomon's techy footwear makes the perfect fashion-approved run-around trainer. There are so many punchy shades to choose from.
Pair Jeans With A Smart Jacket
Switch up your usual jeans and blazer combo with a boucle jacket, then pile on the accessories for an easy take on a perfect autumn outfit.
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This 'Chanelegant' jacket is one of the most popular styles of the season - and perfect for dressing up a simple pair of jeans.
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A pair of light-wash jeans will instantly make a smart jacket look more casual. Zara's straight-legged pair have a high waist and longer than usual length – they'll provide the perfect foundation for autumn outfits.
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A silk scarf is one of the easiest way to dress up more casual autumn outfits. Gant's pink-and-green style will also add a splash of colour to whatever you're wearing.
Go For A Sweater Vest
A sweater vest is your ideal transitional wardrobe staple, warmer than a tank top but not too hot and stuffy. Try pairing yours with a chic midi skirt and long boots for an outfit that's minimal effort but gives maximum impact.
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A knitted sweater vest is the ultimate wardrobe staple for the seasonal switch up. Wear it by itself with bare arms or layer over a fine-gauge jumper or a sharp white button-down.
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This elongated pencil skirt is easy to dress up or dress down - and it's in the shade of the season.
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A classic long black boot will be your new-season staple. M&S has some of the most reliable pairs on the high street.
Matching Knitwear
We all love a good cosy knit, so why not take it one step further with a full woollen ensemble. Look for matching skirts and jumpers or mix 'n' match different shades for an outfit that is equal parts comfy and stylish.
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For a ready-made outfit, opt for a knitted cardigan-skirt combo. Mango's quiet luxury take on the trend looks so much more expensive than its price tag.
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This knitted skirt is as chic as it is comfortable. Wear with the matching cardigan or something else woolly for a head-to-toe approach to sweater weather.
Midi Skirt + Long Boots
This autumn/winter is the season of the skirt - look for a statement print or fabric that will add some interest to simple accessories. We love a snake-print midi finished off with an oversized biker and long black boots.
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Try a statement skirt with classic black leather boots. Ganni's snake-effect wrap skirt will be the gift that keeps on giving - this autumn and next.
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Look for an oversized fit to keep a leather jacket looking cool.
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Look for kitten-heel height boots for maximum wearability.
Hoodie + Coat
You don't have to save your favourite hoodie for a night spent on the sofa. No, no. As this woman proved in Paris, loungewear can look oh-so-luxe with the addition of an ankle-sweeping coat and scrunched leather gloves.
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Hush's wool-blend hoodie can easily be dressed with leather trousers and a smart pair of ankle boots.
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Zara has a superlative collection of slouchy jeans that are a trending style for AW23.
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Weekday's oversized coat is made of a wool blend that means it's super warm.
Colour-Blocking
Caroline Issa certainly brightened up the grey skies of Paris. Her violet dress and khaki coat was an inspired colour combination that is almost guranteed to cheer you up when the weather forecast is decidedly gloomy.
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This orchid purple dress isn't just a sensational colour - it's also sensationally comfortable thanks to its long sleeves and flaring silhouette.
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This & Other Stories trench coat comes up on the small side so consider sizing up if you prefer a more relaxed fit when it comes to outerwear.
Double Denim
You could easily wear this double denim outfit until winter as long as you've got a coat and a pair of opaques handy.
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A faux-sheepskin collar will make your denim jacket look suitably autumnal. Pair it with a maxi skirt, ankle boots and tights if you're not up for going bare-leggged now that it's November.
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Aligne's denim maxi skirt is crafted from 100% organic cotton that uses 80% less water than regular denim. Invest this autumn and is guaranteed to become a staple of your wardrobe.